United are still in top four contention and can make their place to Europe's top table via the Europa League also and the player's agent. Eric Olhats, claimed United are in pole position earlier this week.

"We're at the stage of gathering information from clubs who have a concrete interest," Olhats told French television programme Téléfoot.

"There is an unavoidable €100 million (£85million) clause so that restricts the number of candidates. You have United, (Manchester) City, Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid.

"United were the first to come and see us and the most concrete in their wishes."